Public Whip Count

April 18, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Obama orders hospital visitation rights for gays: QUICK
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President Barack Obama has told the Department of Health and Human
Services to establish a rule that would not allow hospitals to deny
visitation privileges to gay and... (MORE)

Judge declares 'null and void' Argentina's first lesbian marriage: QUICK
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Argentine Norma Castillo and Uruguay’s Ramona Arevalo, both 67 and
who have been a couple for the past three decades, married on April 9
after getting the go-ahead from... (MORE)

Speculation over whether high court possibility is gay: QUICK
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Because for some conservative activists, being in support of
marriage equality is grounds for disqualification to serve on the
Supreme Court, whether or not Obama is... (MORE)

Pope's No.2 linking pedophilia to homosexuality: QUICK
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The Vatican's second-highest authority says the sex scandals
haunting the Roman Catholic Church are linked to homosexuality and not
celibacy among priests. Cardinal Tarcisio... (MORE)

Blogs buzzing with Taylor Lautner sighting at gay party: QUICK
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Twilight teen-dream Taylor Lautner has bee spotted attending a party
at the home of a well-known gay socialite last weekend. We have the
scoop, and the news has people... (MORE)

Men being trafficked to Scotland as gay sex slaves: QUICK
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Men have been trafficked into Scotland to be used as gay sex slaves.
In the first known cases of male sex trafficking to hit Scotland, two
men were smuggled in from Africa... (MORE)

Rufus Wainwright claims he 'knows' 50 Cent is gay: QUICK
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Rufus Wainwright claims he just "knows" that rapper 50 Cent is gay.
The Canadian musician told Details: "I love, love 50 Cent. I think he's
just the sexiest, and a brilliant... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

March 21, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Dutch reject faulting gay soldiers for Bosnia genocide: QUICK
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Dutch officials have reacted with anger and bemusement to the claim
by a retired American general that their nation’s soldiers failed to
prevent the Srebrenica massacre... (MORE)

CIA sought out closeted gay Al Qaedda spy informant: QUICK
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During the run-up to Sept. 11, there was a previously undisclosed,
covert C.I.A. effort to recruit a spy to penetrate Al Qaeda a year and a
half before the planes crashed... (MORE)

Gay Iraq War vet arrested in White House DADT protest: QUICK
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A gay Army lieutenant and two others were arrested Thursday outside
the White House in an unannounced protest against the “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell” law that bars gays from... (MORE)

Episcopal Church names second out gay bishop: QUICK
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The Episcopal Church gave final approval Wednesday to the ordination
of an openly gay bishop in Los Angeles, putting a face behind a policy
that has divided the church... (MORE)

Tea Partiers call Barney Frank 'faggot' in Hill protest: QUICK
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Abusive, derogatory and even racist behavior directed at House
Democrats by Tea Party protesters on Saturday left several lawmakers in
shock. Preceding the president's... (MORE)

Gay rights bills caught in Obama, D.C. stagnation: QUICK
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The Obama administration’s passive approach to guiding Congress and
health reform sucking up all the air in the room has stalled other
legislation, including LGBT bills... (MORE)

Who are top 10 anti-gay activists likely to hook up?: QUICK
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In light of prominent anti-gay activist Roy Ashburn recently being
caught walking out of a gay bar, and proving once again that
conservative voters have little to no... (MORE)

Miley Cyrus quit tweeting after anti-gay hate mail: QUICK
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Miley Cyrus has revealed that one of the reasons the pop star closed
her Twitter account was due to the amount of hate mail she received
after she said she supported... (MORE)

Blogger threatens to out Pa. reps who oppose marriage: QUICK
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Pennsylvania's senate judiciary committee will take up a bill
Tuesday that could constitutionally ban same-sex marriage — and a
blogger is prepared to out any gay politician... (MORE)

WATCH: 'Ugly Betty's' Justin gets first same-sex kiss: QUICK
LOOK:
With Ugly Betty winding down its run, producers have decided it's
time for Betty’s young nephew Justin (Marc Indelicato) to experience his
first kiss ... with another... (MORE)

Elton John says religious conflict led ex to kill himself: QUICK
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A former gay lover of singer Elton John committed suicide by
throwing himself in front of a lorry it’s been revealed this week. Elton
says he’s been deeply affected... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

March 14, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Gay couples begin to wed in Mexico City: QUICK
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Five same-sex couples wed in Mexico Thursday as Mexico City became
the first Latin American city to defy religious taboos and macho
stereotypes by legalizing gay marriage... (MORE)

Judge annuls Buenos Aires' first same-sex marriage: QUICK
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A judge has annulled the marriage between two men in Buenos Aires
last week, which marked the second time a gay couple in Argentina had
legally tied the knot. capital,... (MORE)

Same-sex wedding bells toll across Washington, D.C.: QUICK
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*VIDEO after jump*: Mayor Adrian M. Fenty congratulated three gay
couples who became among the first to officially marry in the District
of Columbia, in wedding ceremonies... (MORE)

Sex abuse scandal in Germany closing in on pope: QUICK
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A widening child sexual abuse inquiry in Europe has landed at the
doorstep of Pope Benedict XVI, as a senior church official acknowledged
Friday that a German archdiocese... (MORE)

Meet the world's four newest gay rights battlegrounds: QUICK
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The struggle for gay rights in the United States has been going on
now for decades. In other parts of the world, however, the fight is in
much earlier stages. Here are... (MORE)

Sandra Bullock includes gays in Oscar win speech: QUICK
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The Oscars have been called the Gay Super Bowl, but the night's only
major gay highlight was an acceptance speech by best actress winner
Sandra Bullock, who took home... (MORE)

Brazilian actor to sue for pics on 'GayTube' XXX site: QUICK
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The family of Caio Castro, 22, says the Brazilian actor is the
victom of an Internet scam that resulted in photos of him appearing on
the gay porn site Gay Tube, (MORE)

Washington Post defends front-page gay kiss photo: QUICK
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The Washington Post stands by its decision to publish a front-page
photo of a gay couple kissing that generated a high volume of complaints
from readers. The newspaper... (MORE)

Police officer to sue for being fired over gay porn role: QUICK
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When 22-year-old Michael Verdugo performed in a gay bondage flick
called Rope Rituals in 1996, there was no XTube or Facebook. But when
the out Hollywood, Fla., police... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

March 07, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Day One dawns on gay marriage in U.S. capital: QUICK
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D.C. Superior Court officials are expecting scores of same-sex
couples to pack the courthouse Wednesday morning, vying to be among the
first in the city to apply for marriage licenses and certificates... (MORE)

Same-sex marriage comes to Mexico City: QUICK
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A law allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry comes into effect
today in Mexico City. The law, which was passed by the city's local
assembly in December, gives gay... (MORE)

A second gay couple marries in Buenos Aires: QUICK
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Damian Bernath and Jorge Salazar werer “married on Wednesday in
Buenos Aires at a civil registry office and decided to do it completely
privately,” reported Maria Rachid,... (MORE)

U.K. Lords lift ban on civil partnerships in churches: QUICK
LOOK:
The House of Lords voted to lift the ban on civil partnership
ceremonies in churches and other religious premises last night. Peers
voted by 95 to 21 - a majority of... (MORE)

Papal aide, Vatican men's choir in gay prostitution ring: QUICK
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"Put on some music, swallow a Viagra, and adelante!" That's the
headline in Europe today following reports that a papal aide used an
intermediary in an elite Vatican... (MORE)

Turin Italy mayor symbolically marries gay couple: QUICK
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Sergio Chiamparino, the mayor of Turin, Italy, 'married' a lesbian
couple who have been together for nine years in a symbolic ceremony at
the Rotonda de Valentino on... (MORE)

Gay BBC host may have died in sex game gone bad: QUICK
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Kristian Digby, the BBC presenter found dead at his home, may have
died as the result of a sex game that went wrong. Police are
investigating his death in "unexplained... (MORE)

Radcliffe answers rumors that he and his face are gay: QUICK
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"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has again addressed rumours
that he is gay. The 20-year-old star is becoming known as a gay rights
activist for his support of the... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 28, 2010

Posted by: Chris

D.C. gay marriage survives last legal hurdle: QUICK
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The D.C. Court of Appeals Friday denied a request by a Maryland
minister for an injunction to block the city’s same-sex marriage law
from taking effect March 3, ending the last potential obstacle... (MORE)

Top Army, Air Force chiefs oppose fast DADT repeal: QUICK
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Top Army and Air Force officers said Tuesday they would be reluctant
to overturn a 17-year policy that prohibits gays from serving openly in
the military without more... (MORE)

Second judge gives gay marriage OK in Buenos Aires: QUICK
LOOK:
A judge in Buenos Aires today gave the green light to another
marriage
between two men, two months after the first gay marriage in Latin
America. Judge Elena Liberatori... (MORE)

Blanket HIV testing could see AIDS 'gone' in 40 years: QUICK
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Health officials are considering a radical shift in the war against
HIV and AIDS that would see everyone tested for the virus and put on a
lifetime course of drugs if... (MORE)

AIDS drugs haven't changed risk of gay anal sex: QUICK
LOOK:
The introduction of effective drugs against HIV, the virus that
causes AIDS, has not changed gay men's risk of contracting the virus
during a single act of anal sex,... (MORE)

Apple booting 5,000+ racy apps from iPhone store: QUICK
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A new policy at Apple's App Store has led to the deletion of many
"overtly sexual" apps, including Hunk Du Jour, which is popular among
gay men. In an email to developers... (MORE)

HIV-positive gay doctor on trial in Ga. for teen sex: QUICK
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The fate of an HIV-positive former Emory and Grady doctor is in the
hands of a federal jury, which began deliberations in his criminal trial
Monday afternoon in downtown... (MORE)

IKEA pays actors to be gay for Sydney Mardi Gras: QUICK
LOOK:
A half dozen actors were paid hundreds of dollars each to
participate in the IKEA float during the 2008 Sydney Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras Parade. The Eventing Edge, a... (MORE)

Gay-bashing CPAC'er has a checkered legal history: QUICK
LOOK:
The man who cited natural law in an off-script anti-gay rant at CPAC
has had two run-ins with the real law in the past decade, including a
restraining order for domestic... (MORE)

Harry Potter speaks out for gay suicide prevention: QUICK
LOOK:
Daniel Radcliffe is explaining why he has just filmed a public
service announcement for The Trevor Project, the leading organization
focusing on suicide prevention efforts... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 21, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Don't Ask When: repeal of gay ban won't be soon: QUICK
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As promised, the Pentagon has begun examining how the ban on gays
serving openly could be eased and then repealed, but a complete repeal
of the ''don't ask, don't tell''... (MORE)

Safe haven for gays at Vancouver Winter Olympics: QUICK
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Pride House, in the heart of Vancouver's West End, is welcoming the
world. The first of its kind at an Olympics, the unofficial pavilion is
tucked away on a quiet side... (MORE)

Out gay Tory says party no longer opposes equality: QUICK
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Tory frontbencher Nick Herbert says there has been a "self-evident"
change in his party's attitude to gay people. In a speech in the US, the
shadow environment secretary... (MORE)

Blaming D.C. gay marriage bill, Catholics shutter foster program: QUICK
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has ended its 80-year-old
foster-care program in the District rather than license same-sex
couples, the first fallout from a bitter debate over the city's move... (MORE)

Ugandan pastor screens porn to support antigay bill: QUICK
LOOK:
A pastor seeking to bolster Uganda's anti-gay laws screened gay porn
in a church in the capital Kampala overnight in a bid to gain support.
The screening in an evangelical... (MORE)

'White Collar' star hides being gay to be better actor: QUICK
LOOK:
Matt Bomer's curious relationship with the media about his sexuality
continues in Elle, a magazine of women's fashions, and arguably one of
the friendliest places to... (MORE)

Scientists discover HIV strain passed in gay male sex: QUICK
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A team of scientists, led by a virologist from the University of
California, San Diego's Center for AID Research (CFAR), has discovered
the origin of strains of human... (MORE)

Sparking gay rumor, 'Twilight' star 'allergic to vaginas': QUICK
LOOK:
Robert Pattinson has reportedly spoken of his disdain for vaginas,
according to reports. The Twilight actor, who took part in a naked photo
shoot with other women this... (MORE)

South African man wins 2010 Mr. Gay World contest: QUICK
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A South African man has won the 2010 Mr Gay World pageant, beating
rivals from Australia, Hong Kong, China and Spain, the organisers said
on Sunday. Charl Van den Berg,... (MORE)

Gay slur on men's skating lands TV anchor in trouble: QUICK
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The Australian TV anchor for the Winter Olympics has landed in hot
water for a gay slur during the men’s figure skating competition in
Vancouver. In their Olympics wrap... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch
with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the
most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories
with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year,
and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 14, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Federal judge in Prop 8 marriage trial is gay himself: QUICK LOOK:
The biggest open secret in the landmark trial over same-sex marriage
being heard in San Francisco is that the federal judge who will decide
the case, Chief U.S. District... (MORE)

Gay designer Alexander McQueen commits suicide: QUICK LOOK:
The British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has been found dead at
his London home at the age of 40. His body was discovered at his
property in Green Street, in the... (MORE)

House liberals call for Obama plan for DADT repeal: QUICK LOOK:
Congressional liberals were heartened when Barack Obama pledged to
repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell,” but their initial elation has given way
to concerns the repeal will... (MORE)

Outspoken gay soldier invited back to National Guard: QUICK LOOK:
In a sign that the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy may be weakening
under pressure from the White House and the Pentagon’s top leadership,
Lt. Dan Choi, who is facing... (MORE)

Three-quarters of Americans back DADT repeal: QUICK LOOK:
Three-quarters of Americans say that they support openly gay people
serving in the U.S. military, according to a new Washington Post-ABC
News poll, a finding that could... (MORE)

Did Playgirl's gay male popularity kill Levi's full Johnston?: QUICK LOOK:
The teen father of Sarah Palin's grandson is featured on the cover of
the upcoming print version of Playgirl magazine - sporting nothing but
a sultry gaze. Levi Johnston... (MORE)

Naked baseball painting greets congressional visitors: QUICK LOOK:
There's a mural on the ceiling of the Great Hall in the Library of
Congress that very nearly blends in with the many others found in the
room. But when you look closer,... (MORE)

Vanderbilt Univ. chaplain favors execution of homosexuals: QUICK LOOK:
Vanderbilt University hosts Project Dialogue every other year to open
lines of communication on campus about a variety of topics. However, an
event held in late January... (MORE)

Ex-pro baseball player joins Lady Bunny in gay play: QUICK LOOK:
Blame it on "Designing Women" Syndrome, but "When Joey Married Bobby"
turns out to be an entertaining and touching comedy, despite its
sometimes sloppy script and genial... (MORE)

John Mayer kisses Perez Hilton like he 'hates fags': QUICK LOOK:
Singer John Mayer famously locked lips with celebrity blogger Perez
Hilton last year. Here's what he had to say about it in a recent
Playboy interview: "I remember seeing... (MORE)

Gay groups slam delay of soccer homophobia advert: QUICK LOOK:
The Football Association's commitment to tackling homophobia in the
game was today called into question by gay rights groups after the
launch of a much-heralded film... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 07, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Pentagon backs Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal: QUICK LOOK:
The nation’s top two Defense officials called on Tuesday for an end to
the 16-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, a major step toward
allowing openly gay men and women... (MORE)

Obama, Clinton slam draconian Uganda anti-gay bill: QUICK LOOK:
Legislation under consideration in Uganda that could make homosexuality
a criminal offense punishable with long jail terms and even execution
is "odious," President Barack... (MORE)

Brazilian general says military is no place for gays: QUICK LOOK:
One week after President Obama raised the prospect of repealing the
Don't Ask Don't Tell law preventing gays from serving openly in the
U.S. ministry, a top Brazilian... (MORE)

Where are Hollywood's leading out gay male actors: QUICK LOOK:
Colin Firth summed up a strange Hollywood agony concisely this week, as
he was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a gay college professor
in A Single Man. “If you’re... (MORE)

Labor caves to pope and limits gay Equality Bill scope: QUICK LOOK:
Ministers had tried to include a new definition of a priest in the
flagship anti-discrimination law, but church leaders complained that it
was far too narrow. They said... (MORE)

Powell backs Obama on Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal: QUICK LOOK:
Gen. Colin L. Powell, who as the nation’s top military officer in the
1990s opposed allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the
military, switched gears today... (MORE)

Grindr app offers instant hookups in the age of GPS: QUICK LOOK:
The iPhone app “Grindr” is the biggest boon for gay sex since
Craigslist. Clark Harding experiments hooking-up in all kinds of weird
places, from traffic jams to mid-flight... (MORE)

Online group protests gay-friendly Valentine's Day ads: QUICK LOOK:
*VIDEO available at end of jump*: An online mothers support group wants
upscale retailer Armani Exchange to pull its new ad campaign, which the
group claims promote homosexuality... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

January 31, 2010

Posted by: Chris

Obama in SOTU calls for Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal: QUICK LOOK:
Reaching out to a skeptical gay community, President Barack Obama on
Wednesday urged Congress to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving
openly in the military, but... (MORE)

Nepal to OK gay marriage, offer Mt. Everest weddings: QUICK LOOK:
Nepal's homosexual community, which is led by Asia's only openly gay
member of parliament, will next month host a tourism conference to
explore how to attract wealthy... (MORE)

Afghan men in denial about gay sex: military study: QUICK LOOK:
*WARNING: Anti-gay source*: An unclassified study from a military
research unit in southern Afghanistan details how homosexual behavior
is unusually common among men... (MORE)

Many successful gay marriages share an open secret: QUICK LOOK:
As the trial phase of the constitutional battle to overturn the
Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage concludes in federal court, gay
nuptials are portrayed by opponents... (MORE)

For transgender people, their names send a message: QUICK LOOK:
Katherine used to be Miguel. Olin had a girl’s name. And in October,
Robert Ira Schnur, 70, became Roberta Iris Schnur, a Manhattan retiree
with magenta lipstick and,... (MORE)

Eight men arrested in Atlanta gay bar raid face trial: QUICK LOOK:
The trial for the Eagle 8—the eight men arrested in the Sept. 10 raid
of the Atlanta Eagle—will open Feb. 4 after all, according to the
office of the judge overseeing... (MORE)

Stephen Baldwin comes out swinging for 'ex-gays': QUICK LOOK:
Stephen Baldwin, the conservative Christian among the Baldwin brothers,
came out swinging in an interview with the Guardian, , "Jesus or no
Jesus, if my daughter started... (MORE)

Victim testifies in gay bashing on subway by N.Y. cops: QUICK LOOK:
In court, Michael Mineo told the story of his troubled young life,
reciting the wrongs he had committed against others, and those he said
had been visited upon him. But... (MORE)

Gay-friendly fraternity set to colonize at Vanderbilt: QUICK LOOK:
Vanderbilt men interested in participating in Greek life will have a
new option in the coming months, following the creation of a new
chapter of Delta Lambda Phi, a national... (MORE)

eHarmony to match gay singles in lawsuit settlement: QUICK LOOK:
Online dating company eHarmony will make its site as welcoming to gay
singles as it is to other customers looking for dates under a proposed
settlement filed Tuesday... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 15, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

New AIDS approach disrupts DNA to fight infection: QUICK LOOK:
California biotechnology company Sangamo BioSciences Inc. (SGMO.O) said
on Monday it will start human testing of a new approach to treating the
AIDS virus that involves... (MORE)

Son of anti-gay black minister arrested in gay sting: QUICK LOOK:
The son of Potter’s House Bishop T.D. Jakes turned himself in to the Dallas County
Jail on Thursday on an indecent exposure charge stemming from an incident at a southern... (MORE)

Gay couples protest at marriage bureaus across U.S.: QUICK LOOK:
Same-sex couples seeking to wed showed up at marriage license counters
nationwide Thursday to highlight a right they don't have in 48 states,
part of an annual protest... (MORE)

'Milk' is only the latest of Hollywood's great gay forays: QUICK LOOK:
Much already has been said, written and blogged about the merits of
Sean Penn's performance as Harvey Milk. About his uncanny channeling of
Milk's nasally eloquence,... (MORE)

Gays gather in Tiananmen Square for Valentine's Day: QUICK LOOK:
Chinese gays and lesbians took to the streets on Saturday hoping Saint
Valentine's Day would help them attract support for same-sex marriage
in the conservative society... (MORE)

Wis. teen accused of using Facebook for sex blackmail: QUICK LOOK:
An expelled high school student was accused Wednesday of a pattern of
manipulation and deception using the social networking site Facebook to
coerce male schoolmates... (MORE)

Boston cop alleged to have escorted porn stars to club: QUICK LOOK:
A Boston police officer has been reassigned to desk duty pending an
internal affairs investigation of reports that he used a police cruiser
without authority to escort... (MORE)

'So Macho' preacher hits back with bus ads for God: QUICK LOOK:
A fundamentalist preacher who unsuccessfully stood for public office
has paid for adverts to be placed on buses proclaiming the existence of
God. George Hargreaves challenged... (MORE)

U.K. woman divorces husband over virtual gay sex: QUICK LOOK:
A wife in Derby, England, has dumped her computer-mad husband for
having virtual sex with another MAN on his laptop . . . while he was in
bed with her. Lisa Best woke... (MORE)

Lesbians arrested at San Antonio mall for kissing: QUICK LOOK:
Jessica Garcia intends to prove in court that security officers at
Rolling Oaks Mall unfairly targeted her and her girlfriend when they
were arrested in December on trespassing and other charges... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

February 02, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Iceland names world's first openly gay prime minister: QUICK LOOK:
Iceland has announced a new government that will be headed by the
modern world's first openly gay leader. Johanna Sigurdardottir was
named new prime minister by the country's... (MORE)

Support for civil unions could be minefield for Obama: QUICK LOOK:
President Barack Obama’s support for legislation to provide all of the
federal rights and benefits of marriage to same-sex couples joined in
civil unions and other legally... (MORE)

U.S. diplomats urge Clinton to change gay policies: QUICK LOOK:
About 2,200 Foreign Service officials co-signed a letter sent this week
to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, urging her to address inequities
in how her department... (MORE)

Obama asks Pentagon to study policy on gay service: QUICK LOOK:
The Obama administration is telling the Pentagon and gay-rights
advocates that it will have to study the implications for national
security and enlist more support... (MORE)

Gay church volunteer airs more Haggard accusations: QUICK LOOK:
For more than two years, Grant Haas kept a secret from those he
considered his family. "It's a lot of pain, a lot of mistrust with that
church," reveals the former volunteer... (MORE)

Hipster NYC rent boys find success in frigid economy: QUICK LOOK:
It’s one of the oldest stories in New York City. For many, the word
“escort” conjures images of decadent trysts between beautiful women and
influential politicians or other members ... (MORE)

Grandparents angry over gay couple adopting two children: QUICK LOOK:
Church leaders in Scotland hit out at social work chiefs today over
claims that a couple were "forced" to give up their grandchildren for
adoption by two gay men. The grandparents wanted to care for... (MORE)

Beckham's teammates touch bum as lucky talisman: QUICK LOOK:
David Beckham is used to getting a lot of attention both on and off the
pitch. Just maybe not quite this friendly. The 33-year-old football ace
was seen getting groped... (MORE)

Chinese zoo holds wedding for male penguin parents: QUICK LOOK:
A pair of gay penguins are so loved-up they have been given a wedding
service by their Chinese zookeepers. The besotted male birds turned out
to be such a great parenting... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

January 25, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Gay Portland mayor admits '05 relationship with teen: QUICK LOOK:
More than a year after denying it, the newly elected mayor of
Portland has admitted having a sexual relationship with a male teenager
in 2005. Sam Adams, who is openly... (MORE)

Obama says 'all are equal' but gays left out of address: QUICK LOOK:
President Barack Obama said in his inaugural address that “all are
equal,” but omitted a frequent stump-speech reference to gay Americans. “The time has come to reaffirm... (MORE)

'Milk' gets 8 Oscar nods and Penn for Best Actor: QUICK LOOK:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced eight
nominations today for the Harvey Milk biopic, "Milk," making it a
heavyweight contender in the awards,... (MORE)

Disgraced evangelist faces new gay sex allegations: QUICK LOOK:
Disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard's
former church disclosed Friday that the gay sex scandal that caused his
downfall extends to a young male church volunteer... (MORE)

Gay politician talks about Gaydar photo controversy: UICK LOOK:
A junior minister has given a deeply personal interview to a gay
publication in which he discusses coming out, his mother's struggle
with alcoholism and his humiliation... (MORE)

'Simpsons' out gay character Duffman as gay man: QUICK LOOK:
Long-running TV comedy show The Simpsons has revealed that the
character of Duffman is gay. The revelation comes in the latest episode
of the program, now in its 20th... (MORE)

Bisexual British army cop busted for working as prostitute: QUICK LOOK:
A bisexual army cop has been relieved off her duties after it was
discovered that she was working as a 100 pounds an hour hooker from her
barracks. Lance Corporal Rebecca Smith, 21, who had been given... (MORE)

Anti-gay Nike advertisement isn't from Nike after all: QUICK LOOK:
Some Internet forums are ablaze over what appears to be Nike’s newest
ad campaign in the latest issue of CMYK Magazine. The ad copy reads:
“THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN... (MORE)

Donors rescue struggling Log Cabin Republicans: QUICK LOOK:
A number of donors have come to the rescue of the Log Cabin Republicans
in an attempt to alleviate the group’s debt of at least $100,000,
according to Patrick Sammon,... (MORE)

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January 18, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Obama favored gay marriage in 1996 questionnaire: QUICK LOOK:
During the final weeks of the presidential campaign last fall, several
media outlets contacted Windy City Times because of an old Internet
story from the 1996 Illinois... (MORE)

U.S. syphilis rates sent higher by HIV-positive gay men: QUICK LOOK:
U.S. syphilis rates rose for a seventh year in 2007, driven by gay and
bisexual men, while chlamydia reached record numbers and gonorrhea
remained at alarming levels... (MORE)

Obama meets off-record with liberal, gay pundits: QUICK LOOK:
President-elect Barack Obama met this morning off the record with
several columnists and liberal commentators, following up on last
night's dinner with conservative writers,... (MORE)

Candidate to run GOP calls being gay a 'compulsion': QUICK LOOK:
Former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, a leading candidate for
the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee (RNC), is coming
under fire Monday for making... (MORE)

Heavy layoffs hit one-third of PlanetOut employees: QUICK LOOK:
Everyone knows that many media organizations are struggling, and now
the latest evidence comes from PlanetOut, where as many as a third of
the staff were laid off this... (MORE)

Prince Harry uses 'queer,' kisses fellow soldier in video: QUICK LOOK:
Royal rebel Prince Harry stands accused of racism in a bombshell home
video as he swaggeres in front of his army comrades. The soldier prince
pours shame on the Royal... (MORE)

Two coaches wrestling in underwear fall four stories: QUICK LOOK:
Two football coaches from a Pennsylvania college were injured Tuesday
morning after they fell four stories at Gaylord Opryland Resort in
Nashville. Police said the two... (MORE)

Poppers suspected in death at Pittsburgh bathhouse: QUICK LOOK:
Pittsburgh police yesterday confirmed that they have opened a
wide-ranging probe of a Strip District club where a 31-year-old
Youngstown man was found dead this month... (MORE)

Hollywood hides hypocrisy in 'gay prestige' genre: QUICK LOOK:
(*WARNING: anti-gay source*): Hollywood is in the high phase of a new
era of social-problem movies. In the tradition of racial melodramas
such as "To Kill a Mockingbird,"... (MORE)

Gay British pol marries boyfriend in Norway ceremony: QUICK LOOK:
Retired London police officer Brian Paddick has tied the knot with his
partner of two years, Petter Belsvik. The pair were married in a
ceremony in Belsvik’s homeland... (MORE)

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January 11, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Larry Craig won't keep fighting guilt in gay sex sting: QUICK LOOK:
Former Sen. Larry Craig has ended his effort to void the guilty plea he
made following his 2007 arrest in a men's toilet sex-sting operation,
his lawyer said on Thursday... (MORE)

Transgender roommate is first for 'Real World' vol. 21: QUICK LOOK:
Former Sen. Larry Craig has ended his effort to void the guilty plea he
made following his 2007 arrest in a men's toilet sex-sting operation,
his lawyer said on Thursday... (MORE)

FBI and Seattle police react to ricin threat to gay bars: QUICK LOOK:
This week 11 Seattle bars catering to the LGBT community received
letters warning, "Your establishment has been targeted. I have in my
possession approximately 67 grams... (MORE)

Haggard deems himself 'heterosexual with issues': QUICK LOOK:
Ted Haggard, the disgraced former pastor of New Life Church in Colorado
Springs, describes the upcoming HBO documentary about the aftermath of
his 2006 sex and drug scandal... (MORE)

Gays across the U.S. call on Obama to repeal DOMA: QUICK LOOK:
A rally and march by gay-rights supporters yesterday was ostensively
about repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, a 1996 federal law that
defines marriage as a legal... (MORE)

Amsterdam no longer gay capital of the Netherlands: QUICK LOOK:
Amsterdam has lost its position as gay capital of the Netherlands,
according to the results of a vote by visitors to GaySite.nl. The city
only scored with the 27,500... (MORE)

Two men executed in Saudi Arabia on rape charges: QUICK LOOK:
Two Saudi men were publicly beheaded on December 26th after being found
guilty of rape. The official SPA news agency said Nasser al-Harby and
Majid al-Sibeiy had gone... (MORE)

Italian soccer star comes out against gay marriage: QUICK LOOK:
Italian center
Fabio Cannavaro praised the quality of life in Spain, where he plays
for the Real Madrid soccer squad, but criticized the legalization of
same-sex marriage... (MORE)

Media access limited to gay leaders' Prop 8 summit: SPECIAL REPORT:
A Jan. 24 summit in Los Angeles to strategize about "winning back
marriage rights" in California will be only partially open to media --
a decision that has led to the resignation ... (MORE)

Episcopal church wins breakaway church suit: QUICK LOOK:
Calififornia's high court ruled Monday that three Southern California
parishes that left the U.S. Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay
ministers cannot retain... (MORE)

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January 08, 2009

Posted by: Chris

Note to readers: Sorry for my absence from the blog the
last few days. I flew back to Brazil after a two-month stay in the U.S.
and my net access was spotty until last night, when we moved into our
new (albeit temporary) apartment in Rio. As much as I enjoyed seeing
family and friends back in the U.S. of A. and recharged my batteries
with two brief stays in D.C., a reunion with my better half was long
overdue. Who knows -- maybe a new year, a new Congress and a new
administration may bring changes that lead to the end of my "love
exile" from the U.S., now stretching into the third month of its third year.

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Increase in visibility may have sparked gay bashings: QUICK LOOK:
From a series of street bashings in Seattle to the baseball bat murder
of an Ecuadorean immigrant in New York, episodes of anti-gay violence
punctuated a year now ending... (MORE)

Has Barack Obama already turned his back on gays?: QUICK LOOK:
President-elect Barack Obama's decision to invite Southern California
megachurch Pastor Rick Warren to give the opening invocation at his
inauguration on January 20 has... (MORE)

U.S. Episcopal Church is splitting over gay equality: QUICK LOOK:
In the past five years, the Episcopal Church has found itself pushed to
the forefront of the culture wars. After Gene Robinson, an openly gay
man with a longterm partner,... (MORE)

Gay words are banned from Sony's virtual world: QUICK LOOK:
Michael Marsh, an 18-year-old gamer from Norwalk, Conn., wanted to set
up a gay/straight alliance club in PlayStation Home, Sony's new free
3-D virtual world component... (MORE)

New Beckham teammate planning locker room peek: QUICK LOOK:
One of David Beckham’s new Italian teammates is desperate to see his
golden balls. AC Milan striker Marco Borriello, 26, said: “I must admit
I have a dressing room curiosity... (MORE)

Campbell's ignores conservative attack on gay ad: QUICK LOOK:
They don't come much more conservative than Campbell Soup, but the
iconic marketer is nonetheless standing fast against the American
Family Association, which has taken... (MORE)

Three arrested in N. California gang rape of lesbian: QUICK LOOK:
One man and two teens have been arrested on suspicion of gang-raping a
woman last month in the San Francisco Bay area while allegedly taunting
her for being a lesbian,... (MORE)

Sodomy accuser is now suing NYPD for $200 million: QUICK LOOK:
A tatoo worker who has accused three cops of sodomizing him in a
Brooklyn subway station took the first step Friday toward suing the
city for $200 million. Michael Mineo... (MORE)

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Ex-cop arrested in murders of 13 São Paulo gay men: QUICK LOOK:
A retired police officer has been detained in connection with the
murders of 13 gay men in a low-income suburb of Sao Paulo, police said
Thursday. Retired state police... (MORE)

Gay groups talk policy, posts with Obama transition: QUICK LOOK:
Gay activists met with members of President-elect Barack Obama’s
transition team this week in what was believed to be the first meeting
between national gay rights... (MORE)

Joint chiefs chair quietly plans for DADT repeal: QUICK LOOK:
Admiral Mullen, who was selected by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates
for a two-year term, has been on the job for a year. Come January, he
will face perhaps the biggest... (MORE)

U.S. gay rights groups cut staff to cope with recession: QUICK LOOK:
Many gay advocacy organizations are scaling back services and cutting
staff, as the nation’s recession takes a toll on nonprofits. At Lambda Legal, 10 positions were... (MORE)

Debate erupts over Newsweek gay marriage cover: QUICK LOOK:
Last week, Newsweek's cover story on the biblical case for gay marriage
resonated on TV stations, throughout the blogosphere, and in the
inboxes of many NEWSWEEK employees... (MORE)

After rash of beatings, gay man shot dead in D.C.: QUICK LOOK:
A 35-year-old gay man was shot in the head and killed shortly after 3
a.m. Tuesday while walking home from a restaurant and bar in the popular gay neighborhood of Dupont... (MORE)

Gay and lesbian teens at higher pregnancy risk: study: QUICK LOOK:
Lesbian, gay and bisexual teenagers are at significantly higher risk
for pregnancy during their teen years than their heterosexual peers,
suggests a survey published... (MORE)

Character on Sci-Fi 'Battlestar Galactica' comes out: QUICK LOOK:
It’s difficult looking at the future and not seeing yourself in it.
Some three decades ago, after watching "Logan’s Run" with its all-white
cast, Richard Pryor said black... (MORE)

Frustration grows over tactics used against Prop 8: QUICK LOOK:Grassroots activists gathered at West Hollywood Auditorium
on Sunday for a traditional town hall meeting on the loss of the No On
8 campaign. Most... (MORE)

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December 15, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

U.S. silent on U.N. resolution to decriminalize gays: QUICK LOOK:
"The US government is one of the only western democratic nations that
has declined to support a United Nations Declaration calling for the
global decriminalisation of... (MORE)

Day Wihout a Gay arrives for gay marriage backers: QUICK LOOK:
Same-sex marriage advocates plan to "Call in gay" on Wednesday in a
protest designed to show Americans how big a part of daily life -- and
the economy -- gays and their... (MORE)

NYPD probes anti-gay beating death of Ecuadorean: QUICK LOOK:
Authorities opened a homicide investigation Tuesday into a vicious
attack on an Ecuadorean immigrant whose assailants shouted anti-gay and
anti-Hispanic slurs, then beat him with a baseball bat and... (MORE)

São Paulo police hunt suspect in killing of 13 gay men: QUICK LOOK:
The police are on the hunt for a serial killer responsible for the
death of 13 gay men in 18 months in a park in Carapicuíba in greater
São Paulo, Brazil. Twelve out... (MORE)

Porn producer pleads guilty in murder of his Pa. rival: QUICK LOOK:
A man has pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of a northeastern Pennsylvania porn producer. Thirty-four-year-old Joseph Kerekes pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree... (MORE)

No hate crime charges filed in attack on lesbian moms: QUICK LOOK:
A man charged with assaulting two lesbians outside an Oshawa school
will not be charged with a hate crime, despite pressure from community
agencies. On Nov. 3, two women... (MORE)

N.Y. police sodomized subway accuser who blew kisses: QUICK LOOK:
A Brooklyn tattoo artist clapped sarcastically and blew kisses Tuesday
after being taunted by supporters of the NYPD officer accused of
sodomizing him with a baton. Michael... (MORE)

Calif. gay man beaten with 'Yes on 8' sign testifies: QUICK LOOK:
A gay man allegedly beaten with a "Yes on Prop. 8" yard sign in
Torrance, Calif., testified Monday that for a moment he doubted he
would survive the attack. The 22-year-old... (MORE)

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November 23, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

OBAMA TRANSITION ISSUES GAY RIGHTS PLAN: QUICK LOOK:
The Obama-Biden transition team has released its official civil rights agenda
on Change.gov, the official transition website, and the expansive and far-reaching section... (MORE)

Lawmaker expects 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal within one year: QUICK LOOK:
The U.S. military's "don't ask-don't tell" policy could be overturned
in the first year of President-elect Barack Obama's administration,
according to the lead sponsor... (MORE)

Five years later, views shift on gay marriage in Mass.: QUICK LOOK:
When the Supreme Judicial Court handed down its landmark decision five
years ago tomorrow allowing same-sex couples to wed in Massachusetts,
opponents warned that traditional... (MORE)

Gays in India fear blackmail and unhappy marriage: QUICK LOOK:
Homosexuality is illegal under the Indian penal code, which describes
the act as "against the order of nature" and declares it punishable by
10 years to life in prison,... (MORE)

Tony Curtis defends 'Brokeback' slam, loves gay fans: QUICK LOOK:
Tony Curtis gained fame cross-dressing with Marilyn Monroe in "Some
Like it Hot," but he found himself in an odd position in 2005, when he
was widely quoted as blasting... (MORE)

With Prop. 8, Calif. high court takes on people's voice: QUICK LOOK:
When the California Supreme Court begins weighing arguments over same-sex marriage
— again — in December, some 18,000 such marriages could hang in the
balance. Opponents... (MORE)

Three gay men indicted in sexual assault, death: QUICK LOOK:
A grand jury has handed down an obstruction of justice indictment
against three gay men who were under investigation for the August 2006
murder of Robert Wone, a prominent... (MORE)

Prince slams gays for 'sticking it wherever they want': QUICK LOOK:
Asked about his perspective on social issues — gay marriage, abortion —
Prince tapped his Bible and said, “God came to earth and saw people
sticking it wherever and doing... (MORE)

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November 16, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

CONN. ISSUES FIRST GAY MARRIAGE LICENSES: QUICK LOOK:
A 4-year legal battle for same-sex marriage came to an end this morning
in a New Haven courtroom when Superior Court Judge Jonathan E. Silbert
signed an order paving... (MORE)

GAY MARRIAGE RALLIES STRETCH ACROSS U.S.: QUICK LOOK:
In one of the nation’s largest displays of support for gay rights, tens
of thousands of people in cities across the country turned out in
support of same-sex marriage... (MORE)

Baldwin expects Congress to act first on hate crimes: QUICK LOOK:
As President-elect Barack Obama transitions to power, out U.S.
representative Tammy Baldwin shares her insights on how LGBT issues
played out in the election and what... (MORE)

Gays among liberal groups pushing Obama wish list: QUICK LOOK:
Gays serving openly in the military. Voting rights for more
ex-convicts. Paid sick days and family leave for most American workers.
Those are part of a long wish list... (MORE)

A doctor, a mutation and a potential cure for HIV/AIDS: QUICK LOOK:
The startling case of an AIDS patient who underwent a bone marrow
transplant to treat leukemia is stirring new hope that gene-therapy
strategies on the far edges of AIDS... (MORE)

Comic Wanda Sykes comes out in response to Prop. 8: QUICK LOOK:
Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a same-sex marriage ban in
California has led to her be more outspoken about being gay. "You know,
I don't really talk about... (MORE)

Obama asked gay bishop what it's like to be 'first': QUICK LOOK:
Barack Obama sought out controversial gay bishop Gene Robinson not just once
but three times during his campaign to become President of the United
States. Bishop Robinson,... (MORE)

Mike Piazza uses gay rumors make memoir pitch: QUICK LOOK:
Of all the amazing and wonderful feats Mike Piazza accomplished during
his illustrious career, this was not one of them: standing in front of
a bunch of reporters to... (MORE)

Trans sex worker warns arrests won't solve problem: QUICK LOOK:
Sharmus Outlaw has worked the streets of the District for years and has
been arrested for prostitution, but the 43-year-old transgender woman
told members of the D.C... (MORE)

Haggard blames child sex abuse for gay sex scandal: QUICK LOOK:
Ted Haggard, the disgraced former evangelical leader, recently broke
his silence on the second anniversary of the scandal that brought him
down. He gave a pair of sermons... (MORE)

Nicole Kidman goes from lesbian to post-op trans: QUICK LOOK:
She played a woman with lesbian leanings in The Hours - and won an
Oscar - so Hollywood insiders are tipping awards-glory for Nicole
Kidman, who has reportedly signed... (MORE)

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November 03, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

A 'gay mafia' of wealthy donors is redefining U.S. politics: QUICK LOOK:
A group of wealthy gay donors quietly influencing American politics is
known as the Cabinet, although you won't find that name on a letterhead
or even on the Internet... (MORE)

Obama used in drive to ban gay marriage in Calif.: QUICK LOOK:
The backers of a move to ban same-sex marriage in California are
inaccurately suggesting they have Barack Obama's and Joe Biden's
support in a mailing that appears targeted... (MORE)

Calif. ban is line in sand for same-sex marriage foes: QUICK LOOK:
While the battle over same-sex marriage has been all but invisible in
the presidential race this year, it is raging like a wind-whipped
wildfire in California. Conservative... (MORE)

Actor/comedian Denis Leary slammed for using gay slur: QUICK LOOK:
Denis Leary, already under attack for making fun of autism, is now
defending his right to call homosexual men "fags." And incredibly, he
says the Catholic Church and... (MORE)

Gay marriage target date in Conn. is set for Nov. 10: QUICK LOOK:
Since the state Supreme Court's ruling this month legalizing same-sex
marriage, couples from Connecticut and New York have asked Beryl
Weinstein, a justice of the peace... (MORE)

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October 30, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

A look inside boot camps that 'cure' homosexuality: QUICK LOOK:
At a Christian 'boot camp' in the US, those struggling to reconcile
faith and sexuality are taught to overcome gayness. "How many of you
are in need of some hope here... (MORE)

Christian Right warns of gay marriage under Obama: QUICK LOOK:
Terrorist strikes on four American cities. Russia rolling into Eastern
Europe. Israel hit by a nuclear bomb. Gay marriage in every state. The
end of the Boy Scouts. All... (MORE)

Austria confronts homosexuality of deceased leader: QUICK LOOK:
There were rumors for years, but they were widely ignored in Austria, a
conservative nation not much interested in prying into the private
lives of its leaders. Now,... (MORE)

Calif. is line in the sand for same-sex marriage foes: QUICK LOOK:
While the battle over same-sex marriage has been all but invisible in
the presidential race this year, it is raging like a wind-whipped
wildfire in California. Conservative... (MORE)

Ottawa Anglicans poised to bless same-sex marriages: QUICK LOOK:
Ottawa's Anglican churches may soon be the second in Canada to bless same-sex marriages.
Bishop John Chapman plans to ask the Canadian House of Bishops next week... (MORE)

Elderly gay Indiana couple murdered in possible bias attack: QUICK LOOK:
Eric Hendricks, 73, and Milton Lindgren, 70, were killed in the home
they shared in their Indianapolis home, police said. Michael Brown, 56,
a friend of the victims, and Kevin Tetrick, 38, a neighbor,... (MORE)

GOP ex-mayor of Folsom comes out, against Prop 8: QUICK LOOK:
Glenn Fait, the former Republican mayor and city councilman of Folsom,
did something he never imagined five years ago. He took out an ad in
the local paper and announced... (MORE)

Filipino comedian reveals gay marriage to American:QUICK LOOK:
For the first time, comedian Jon Santos revealed that he has been
married to an Italian-American for three years. Santos told ABS-CBN
News that he and West Stewart, a... (MORE)

On Aussie TV, Jerry Lewis again uses anti-gay slur: QUICK LOOK:
Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to
one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago.
Following a news conference in Sydney... (MORE)

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October 19, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Poll shows most in Conn. support gay marriage ruling: QUICK LOOK:
A new poll says 53 percent of Connecticut residents support last week's
state Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay and lesbian marriages.
The University of Connecticut... (MORE)

Texas judge equated gays with prostitutes defending lenience for killer: QUICK LOOK:
The horror that accompanied the shooting deaths of two Dallas gay men
in 1988 was only equaled by the injustice that followed the trial
of their killer. Jack Hampton, the judge who
presided... (MORE)

Ellen buys TV time to play her video opposing Prop. 8: QUICK LOOK:
Ellen DeGeneres has purchased ad time to run her video in which she
urges California voters to vote no on Proposition 8. In the spot, she
says, “Hi, I’m Ellen DeGeneres... (MORE)

Aussie Senate OKs bill for 'de facto couples' including gays: QUICK LOOK:
De facto couples, including same sex couples, whose relationship has
broken down will be treated in the same way as divorcing couples under
legislation passed by the Senate. The government's legislation... (MORE)

Asian-Americans strongly oppose Calif. gay marriage ban: QUICK LOOK:
Asian-Americans in California overwhelmingly oppose a ballot measure
that would ban gay marriage in the state, according to a groundbreaking
survey released Wednesday. The poll found that 57 percent... (MORE)

S.D. judge rules against firefighters in gay pride suit: QUICK LOOK:
A judge has concluded that city officials did not violate the
free-speech rights of four firefighters when they were ordered to
attend last year's gay pride parade in Hillcrest. ... (MORE)

Thousands flock to Rio De Janeiro's Gay Pride parade: QUICK LOOK:
Hundreds of thousands of gays, lesbians and transsexuals partied down
Brazil's world famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 12 to
call for an end to homophobic... (MORE)

No residency requirement for Conn. gay marriages: QUICK LOOK:
Same-sex couples won't have to live in Connecticut to wed once gay
marriage becomes officially legal here. And they won't have to wait.
Spouses-to-be will need only to... (MORE)

Meet the 'bofes' from Gay Pride in Rio De Janeiro: QUICK LOOK:
Rio celebrated its 13th Annual Gay Pride yesterday. According to the
event organizers, about 1.5 million people attended the parade by the
beach. The governor Sérgio...(MORE)

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October 12, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Conn. Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage: QUICK LOOK:
Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples have
the right to marry, making the state the third behind Massachusetts and
California to legalize such unions. The divided court... (MORE)

Bush opposes Conn. high court's gay marriage ruling: QUICK LOOK:
President Bush on Friday night announced that he opposed a Connecticut
Supreme Court ruling from earlier in the day that made Connecticut the
third state — after California... (MORE)

U.S. immigration law won't allow gay family reunification: QUICK LOOK:
President Bush on Friday night announced that he opposed a Connecticut
Supreme Court ruling from earlier in the day that made Connecticut the
third state — after California... (MORE)

Young voters shift support for Calif. gay marriage ban: QUICK LOOK:
A new CBS 5 poll finds that California's Proposition 8 has picked up
support in the wake of a television ad campaign that features footage
of San Francisco Mayor Gavin... (MORE)

FTM trans workers earn more than MTF employees: QUICK LOOK:
The first systematic analysis of the experiences of transgender people
in the labor force suggests that raw discrimination remains potent in
U.S. companies. Kristen Schilt,... (MORE)

Jury told Mr. Gay U.K. tabbed man, cooked his thigh: QUICK LOOK:
The first winner of Mr Gay UK stabbed a man to death before carving a piece of
flesh from his thigh, seasoning it with fresh herbs and cooking it in olive
oil,... (MORE)

Hillary Clinton slams Bush at D.C. gay rights dinner: QUICK LOOK:
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday called Republican presidential
candidate John McCain not a maverick but a "mimic" of President Bush.
Clinton made the remarks... (MORE)

Trans candidate defeats claim she misled Ga. voters: QUICK LOOK:
Georgia's top court ruled in favor of a transgender politician who
was slapped with a lawsuit by two political opponents who claimed she
misled voters by running as... (MORE)

Unclear if circumcision protects gay men from HIV: QUICK LOOK:
There is not enough evidence to show that circumcision reduces the risk
of AIDS in sex between men, researchers are reporting, even though
previous studies in Africa... (MORE)

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October 05, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Constitution OK'd in Ecuador includes gay civil unions: QUICK LOOK:
Ecuadorans approved by a wide margin Sunday a new constitution that
would expand the powers of President Rafael Correa and allows civil
unions for gay couples. "We expect... (MORE)

Starring roles are still rare for actors out in Hollywood: QUICK LOOK:
There's a bisexual woman in “Bones” and a lesbian couple on “The Goode
Family.” “Dirty Sexy Money” features a transsexual and “Brothers &
Sisters” a gay marriage... (MORE)

Canadian pol may be charged for call to kill all gays: QUICK LOOK:
Police are investigating whether an independent federal candidate
committed a hate crime by telling high school students homosexuals
should be executed. David Popescu... (MORE)

Study shows gay relationships have same commitment level: QUICK LOOK:
Gay and lesbian couples are just as committed in their relationships as
heterosexuals and the legal status of their union doesn't impact their
happiness, according to new research. In two new studies... (MORE)

Vatican blocks French appointment of gay diplomat: QUICK LOOK:
The next French envoy to the Holy See has been chosen after Roman
Catholic officials rejected the first candidate because he is gay. AFP reports that another candidate... (MORE)

Mr. Gay Brazil contestant decides to pose sans speedo: QUICK LOOK:
Twenty-one-year-old Maicon Araujo, a.k.a. Mr Gay Florianópolis, let it
all hang out at the beach for the October issue of G magazine, a
popular Brazilian magazine. He... (MORE)

Swastikas found in home of Calif. gay boy's shooter: QUICK LOOK:
A 14-year-old boy charged with a hate crime in the death of an
eighth-grade classmate had among his possessions numerous items of
white supremacist literature and drawings,... (MORE)

Larry Craig gives farewell speech to empty chamber: QUICK LOOK:
It was just last year that Sen. Larry E. Craig riveted political
Washington with his arrest in an airport sex sting and subsequent
public declaration, “I am not gay.”... (MORE)

McCain makes pitch to gay voters in a written Q&A: QUICK LOOK:
Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) told the
Washington Blade in an writting interview that he appreciates the Log
Cabin Republicans’ decision... (MORE)

Swimming coach accused of affair with female pupil: QUICK LOOK:
A swimming coach in Staines, England, faces a disciplinary hearing over claims
she had a lesbian sexual relationship with one of her under-age pupils. Staines
Swimming... (MORE)

September 30, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

GLAAD study shows more GLBT characters on TV in U.S.: QUICK LOOK:
Broadcast television will have 16 gay and bisexual regular characters
in prime-time series this fall, more than double the seven of a year
ago, a new study has found... (MORE)

Straight model sues gay mag for 'vulgar' photo shoot: QUICK LOOK:
Genre magazine is being sued by straight model, aspiring actor,
University of Central Florida student Benjamin Massing, who was
featured in the magazine's March/April... (MORE)

Calif. gay marriage ballot measure not wooing voters: QUICK LOOK:
Opponents of a ban on same-sex marriage have the upper hand in a new
poll by the Public Policy Institute of California. Proposition 8, a
constitutional amendment to ban... (MORE)

SMU b'ball player says coach challenged her sex life: QUICK LOOK:
Playing college basketball is like working at a job, Jennifer Colli
says. Her sexual orientation and who she's sleeping with, even if it's
a teammate, are her business,... (MORE)

Gay rape serial killer sentenced to life without parole: QUICK LOOK:
A man who raped and murdered eight young men over a 10-year period has
been sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences in Louisiana. Police
said Ronald Dominique lured... (MORE)

Simon Cowell on Aiken outing: 'Wow that's a shock': QUICK LOOK:
"Extra" caught up with "American Idol's" Simon Cowell, who when told
Clay Aiken had come out to People magazine, jokingly responded, "Wow,
that's a shock. It's like being... (MORE)

Friars sack Boston lay leader over gay erotic memoir: QUICK LOOK:
St. Anthony Shrine has removed a gay Boston man from several lay
leadership posts after he wrote a memoir that called attention to his
dual roles as an author of gay... (MORE)

U.K. actress says gay news caused mother's stroke: QUICK LOOK:
The British character actress Miriam Margolyes has disclosed that
confessing to her mother she was lesbian led to her having a severe
stroke from which she never fully... (MORE)

Clay Aiken coming out turns off some Claymate fans: QUICK LOOK:
The reactions range from confusion to disbelief to disappointment. But
the vast majority of Clay Aiken's hardcore fans -- Claymates they're
called -- support his recent... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

September 21, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Third-party presidential hopefuls vie for gay support: QUICK LOOK:
As Barack Obama and John McCain rev up their campaigning and attacks on
one another in the closing weeks of the presidential race, several
other White House hopefuls... (MORE)

Gay ex-rep Mark Foley said not to face sex charges: QUICK LOOK:
Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley isn't expected to face charges after a
lengthy investigation into his lurid messages to underage congressional
pages, two federal law enforcement... (MORE)

Obama won't repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' on his own: QUICK LOOK:
In an interview appearing today in several gay newspapers, Democrat
Barack Obama said he would not use a "signing statement" to
unilaterally repeal "Don't Ask, Don't... (MORE)

Trans woman wins suit against Library of Congress: QUICK LOOK:
A federal judge ruled yesterday that a former special forces commander
was discriminated against when officials at the Library of Congress
revoked a job offer after learning... (MORE)

Brazil's president defends civil unions for gay couples: QUICK LOOK:
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for the first time
defended civil unions for gay couples, attacking "hypocrisy" on the issue in a TV interview yesterday... (MORE)

McCain backed gay Tempe mayor when he came out: QUICK LOOK:
Facing a threat that his homosexuality would be exposed by Christian
conservatives at a city council meeting, Mayor Neil Giuliano did what
he thought was nobody's business:... (MORE)

Levi's teaming up with Logo for 'Unbuttoned' promo: QUICK LOOK:
The Levi’s 501 button-fly line of jeans sold by Levi Strauss & Company is joining with the Logo unit of MTV Networks,
owned by Viacom, for a campaign called “Logo... (MORE)

N.Y. man sues over film portrayal of unusual three-way: QUICK LOOK:
A prominent art dealer is suing the makers of a movie that portrays him
having incestuous three-way sex with an ex-girlfriend and the son who
murdered her. Sam Green... (MORE)

Escort suspect in Dallas man's death, dismemberment: QUICK LOOK:
An openly gay Dallas man was murdered and dismembered inside his
apartment on or before Sept. 4, according to police, and the jailed
suspect’s father speculated that... (MORE)

Some U.S. radio banning British singer's 'gay anthem': QUICK LOOK:
Adele's hit song Chasing Pavements has been banned in the US for its
homosexual connotations. The record - which has proved a huge success
in Adele's native UK - has... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

September 14, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Florida judge strikes down ban on adoption by gays: QUICK LOOK:
A Monroe Circuit Court judge has ruled Florida's 31-year-old gay
adoption ban "unconstitutional" in an order that allows an openly gay
Key West foster parent to adopt... (MORE)

Craig argues First Amendment protects foot-tapping: QUICK LOOK:
In an effort to persuade a three-judge panel to throw out Sen. Larry
Craig's guilty plea, his attorney suggested Wednesday that his foot
tapping in an airport men's room... (MORE)

AIDS 'healing' by prayer at N.C. college drawing fire: QUICK LOOK:
A play featuring anti-gay and “ex-gay” religious themes will be
showcased at Winston-Salem State University by a traveling, Atlanta,
Ga.-based Christian production company... (MORE)

British treasury minister to meet longtime partner: QUICK LOOK:
Angela Eagle, the only openly gay woman MP in the House of Commons is to
"marry" her long-term partner, it has been revealed. The surprise announcement was made at... (MORE)

Episcopal bishops in Calif. oppose gay marriage ban: QUICK LOOK:
California's six most senior Episcopal bishops Wednesday unanimously
declared their opposition to a constitutional amendment on the
statewide November ballot that would... (MORE)

Elizabeth Taylor surprises West Hollywood gay bar: QUICK LOOK:
Elizabeth Taylor made a low-key return to public life Thursday night
with a trip to her favorite watering hole. In the film legend's first
known appearance since she... (MORE)

The search is now on for Mr. Gay Canada in Whistler: QUICK LOOK:
There will be a sash, swimsuits and a title, but this is no ordinary
beauty pageant.From Sept. 18 to 21, the search for Mr. Gay Canada is
on. Organizers say they're... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

September 07, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Here are the five biggest stories from Gay News Watch over the last week:

Activists criticize McCain pick Sarah Palin on gay rights: QUICK LOOK:
Republican Senator John McCain has selected Sarah Palin, Alaska's
governor and a little-known conservative with a slim record on gay and
AIDS issues, to be his running... (MORE)

Hurricane Gustav threatening Southern Decadence: QUICK LOOK:
As of
Saturday morning, organizers of the annual gay Southern Decadence
festival in New Orleans said all events are still scheduled to take
place despite Hurricane... (MORE)

Britain nearing its first openly gay Anglican bishop: QUICK LOOK:
An openly gay cleric is in line to become a bishop, in a move that
could plunge the Anglican Communion into fresh crisis over
homosexuality. The Very Rev Jeffrey John... (MORE)

Top McCain strategist tells gays their 'day will come': QUICK LOOK:
Steve Schmidt, senior campaign strategist for the McCain campaign,
stopped by a Log Cabin Republican luncheon Thursday to welcome the
group to the Republican convention... (MORE)

College wrestler admits fault in gay porn site scandal: QUICK LOOK:
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletes, senior Paul Donahoe and
junior Kenny Jordan, were dismissed from the wrestling team Tuesday
afternoon after posing nude for... (MORE)

Subway said to fire worker for gay adult video past: QUICK LOOK:
Gay porn star Kurt Wild, 22, claims he was fired from is day job at a
Subway restaurant outside of St. Louis when a customer recognized him
and threatened to boycott... (MORE)

Judge to say if jury learns suspects' porn-escort past: QUICK LOOK:
Will accused killers Harlow Cuadra and Joseph Kerekes be tried
together or separately for the murder of Bryan Kocis in Dallas Township
in January 2007? Can their history... (MORE)

These were the five stories on Gay News Watch with the biggest buzz over the last seven days, along with some of the most popular stories from the last week. You can also view the stories with the biggest buzz factor from the last month or year, and the most popular from the last month or year.

August 31, 2008

Posted by: Chris

For awhile now, I have been posting the most popular stories for the previous 24 hours and the previous week fromGayNewsWatch.com, the website I run. But I've noticed that our wonderful readers have tended to pick, shall we say, the "spicier" stories rather than the most important. I've decided to try posting stories instead according to their "buzz factor," which is how we rank them by their newsworthiness. I'll still post one or two popular stories that don't make the more serious list.

I'm thrilled, by the way, at the growth of GayNewsWatch. At this point, the site is averaging more than 300,000 page views a month, and more than 150,000 unique visits. Apparently Google approves, since GayNewsWatch ranks in the Top 5 when you search for "gay news."

One other interesting factoid: While the U.S. ranks first as the geographic location of the site's readers, China (not including Hong Kong) is in the second spot -- ahead even of Canada and the U.K. Of course there's the overall population factor, but given the barriers of language and censorship, it's very encouraging.

Among other anti-gay hotspots, Saudi Arabia ranks 17th, just behind Japan, followed by India (#31), Romania (#35), Serbia (#39), United Arab Emirates (#51), Pakistan (#65), Iran (#72) and the Palestinian Territories (#77), with the others with too few visits to merit a mention. There was only one visit for all of last month from Iraq, but I'm guessing many more from there (including U.S. servicemen and women) and from other hostile countries visit via proxy servers, which can be used to bypass government censors.

With that said, here are the stories from the last week with the biggest "buzz factor":

Don't ask, do kill: ongoing persecution of gays in Iraq: QUICK LOOK:
When militiamen from the Mahdi Army came by the compact, two-story stone home in the Doura neighborhood of Baghdad,
they weren't looking... (MORE)

Draft Republican platform is lean, but is it just as mean?: SPECIAL REPORT:
The draft Republican Party platform produced this week is dramatically
trimmed down from the 40,000-word document adopted four years ago, but
some gay voters will likely... (MORE)

Activists criticize McCain pick Sarah Palin on gay rights: QUICK LOOK:
Republican Senator John McCain has selected Sarah Palin, Alaska's
governor and a little-known conservative with a slim record on gay and
AIDS issues, to be his running... (MORE)

Hurricane Gustav threatening Southern Decadence: QUICK LOOK:
As of
Saturday morning, organizers of the annual gay Southern Decadence
festival in New Orleans said all events are still scheduled to take
place despite Hurricane... (MORE)

NBC apologizes for snubbing gay gold medalist driver: QUICK LOOK:
NBC Olympics President Gary Zenkel has issued an apology for his
reporting team not mentioning on air that gold-medal diver Matthew
Mitcham is gay and has a partner:... (MORE)

'Another Gay Sequel' flick features 'gays gone wild': QUICK LOOK:
Previously on Another Gay Movie, Todd Stephens's racist and pandering
but almost canny response to American Pie, Nico thankfully lost his
shit before almost getting it... (MORE)

Woman ejected from federal building for lesbian T-shirt: QUICK LOOK:
A routine trip to the Social Security office
Monday turned into 30 minutes of shock, disbelief and irritation for
Lapriss Gilbert, who was forced to leave the federal... (MORE)

Gay boat dancer killed by S.D. police had taken meth: QUICK LOOK:
Steven Paul Hirschfield, 37, a bodybuilder and actor from West
Hollywood, was hired to dance on a chartered harbor cruise ship on July
19 as part of the city's gay... (MORE)

Ex-boy bander Jonathan Knight ready to come out?: QUICK LOOK:
It looks like another former boy bander is about to come out of the
closet and tell the world that he's gay. Evidently, Jonathan Knight is
already open about his sexuality... (MORE)

Utah author gives $1 mil for Calif. gay marriage ban: QUICK LOOK:
When Bruce Bastian of Utah stood up last month at a San Francisco
dinner and wrote a $1 million check for the campaign against
Proposition 8, he made it clearer than... (MORE)

More and more, GLBT roles are going to GLBT actors: QUICK LOOK:
You know times have changed when not only are more and more LGBT
characters appearing in film and on television, but more and more of
the people playing those characters... (MORE)

McCain in '73: Viet captors 'homosexuals': QUICK LOOK:
John McCain's POW past remains one of the Republican's most powerful
identifying markers. McCain became a bit of a - dare we say it -
celebrity upon his release in 1973 after almost six years in Vietnamese
captivity...(MORE) (Queerty)

August 20, 2008

Posted by: Chris

More and more, GLBT roles are going to GLBT actors: QUICK LOOK:
You know times have changed when not only are more and more LGBT
characters appearing in film and on television, but more and more of
the people playing those characters... (MORE)

Irish singer angers gays in N.Z. with pink clothes quip: QUICK LOOK:
Irish singer Brian McFadden has sparked outrage in New Zealand after
warning heterosexual men not to wear the colour pink. The former
Westlife star was guest-hosting... (MORE)

Calif. court rules against docs refusing care for lesbian: QUICK LOOK:
Doctors may not discriminate against gays in medical
treatment, even if the procedures being sought conflict with
physicians' religious beliefs, the California Supreme... (MORE)

Lesbian Rachel Maddow gets her own MSNBC show: QUICK LOOK:
Those who enjoy Keith Olbermann on MSNBC's "Countdown" know that when
he goes on vacation, Rachel Maddow sits in for him. She's
a tart, smart liberal, and she always... (MORE)

Obama, McCain evenly splitting 'values voters' in polls: QUICK LOOK:
Democrat Barack Obama maintains a small lead over Republican John
McCain in most polls, but it's clearly a close race. At this point,
it's unclear just how important... (MORE)

August 17, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Beijing Olympics underway with six out gay athletes: QUICK LOOK:
At least six openly gay athletes are in Beijing striving for medals at
the 2008 Olympics.The list of openly gay athletes includes Natasha Kai,
a forward on the U.S. Women’s... (MORE)

Nebraska dismisses two wrestlers for soft porn roles: QUICK LOOK:
Two Nebraska wrestlers, including one who won an NCAA championship
in 2007, have been dismissed from the team after posing naked for
videos and photographs on an Internet... (MORE)

Deep in Brazilian Amazon, members of tribe come out: QUICK LOOK:Deep in the Amazon jungle, in
the Brazilian border with Peru and Colombia, a few young men from the
country's most populous... (MORE)

August 09, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Has the rise of Manhunt destroyed gay male culture?: QUICK LOOK:
If you are a single gay man in search of a mate, and if you are at times
prone to discouragement, you probably have friends who reassure you
that someday you will find... (MORE)

Gay New Yorker sentenced for 'seducing' Indian fishermen: QUICK LOOK:
A 55-year-old American has been sentenced to five-year rigorous
imprisonment for inducing several young fishermen into homosexuality in
the Indian tourist town of Mahabalipuram in 1998. The magistrate... (MORE)

Boycott threatened over S.D. site of law school meeting: QUICK LOOK:
Organizations representing thousands of legal educators say they will
boycott the Association of American Law Schools annual meeting in
January if it is held at a San... (MORE)

Judge upholds language change for Calif. gay marriage ballot: QUICK LOOK:
When the state's voters
decide Proposition 8 this fall, it appears they will check "yes" or
"no" next to a ballot title that reads: "Eliminates the Right of
Same-Sex Couples to Marry." A Superior... (MORE)

Draft Dem platform opposes DOMA, weak elsewhere: QUICK LOOK:
A draft version of the 2008 Democratic Party platform, made available
on August 7, puts the party on record in opposition to the federal
Defense of Marriage Act, in support... (MORE)

July 21, 2008

Posted by: Chris

S.C. father chases gay son from home with a baseball bat: QUICK LOOK:
Violence broke out Sunday in Anderson when an 18-year-old man returned
home from a gay pride parade and was assaulted by his father. According
to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the battering... (MORE)

Almost 40 and living on the frontier of transgender civil rights: QUICK LOOK:
He has meaty forearms, facial hair and speaks in the animated tones of
a pubescent boy. When he dresses in his favorite sweats, he is
barrel-bellied and unquestionably masculine. No trace of breasts... (MORE)

Selma Blair shocked by friends' lesbian crushes on her: QUICK LOOK:
Selma Blair is "shocked" by how many of her friends have lesbian
crushes on her. The actress, who famously shared a steamy kiss with
Sarah Michelle Gellar in ‘Cruel Intentions',... (MORE)

Anglican row over gay bishops 'like Iraq war,' says cleric: QUICK LOOK:
One of the Church of England’s most senior bishops has compared the
consecration of a gay bishop in America to the invasion of Iraq. Tom
Wright, the bishop of Durham... (MORE)

July 18, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Federal appeals court OKs removal of anti-gay picket: QUICK LOOK:
In a closely watched First Amendment case stemming from a clash between
a group of Christian protesters and the attendees of a gay pride event,
the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court... (MORE)

Division emerges among gay marriage foes in Calif.: QUICK LOOK:
A united front by conservative forces against same-sex marriage in
California is showing signs of cracking -- or of having been an
illusion all along. Last week, the... (MORE)

Husband of 'View' ex-host Star Jones says he's not gay: QUICK LOOK:
Star Jones' estranged husband, Al Reynolds, is trying to set the record
straight. Reynolds said on a new YouTube video, "I am not a
homosexual," and says he still very... (MORE)

E.U. is growing fonder of gay and lesbian residents: QUICK LOOK:
The latest Eurobarometer survey examining discrimination in the
European Union published this month reveals growing acceptance of the
LGBT community within the E.U.,... (MORE)

S.C. tourism agency worker quits over 'So Gay' ads: QUICK LOOK:
A South Carolina tourism employee has resigned in the wake of outrage
over an advertising effort to attract gay tourists to the state. Last
week, the state Department... (MORE)

July 11, 2008

Posted by: Chris

'Art of Being Straight' finds 20-something credibility: QUICK LOOK:
A low-key comedy high on charm and credible twentysomething
observation, Jesse Rosen's debut feature, "The Art of Being Straight,"
stars the writer-director as a possibly-coming-out... (MORE)

Milwaukee deacon arrested in park's gay cruising area: QUICK LOOK:
Police have been targeting Milwaukee's Estabrook Park for years trying
to stop men from soliciting sex from other men there. The latest
suspect is 48-year-old Jerome... (MORE)

Judge rejects DNC effort to end gay liaison's bias suit: QUICK LOOK:
A gay man’s case against the Democratic National Committee moved toward
trial last week when the organization’s appeal for summary judgment was
rejected. D.C. Superior... (MORE)

Gay activists urge boycott of S.D. hotel over owner: QUICK LOOK:
A $125,000 donation in support of an anti-gay marriage initiative by a
San Diego hotelier has drawn the ire of gay and lesbian activists and
local labor unions who are... (MORE)

Mass. high court says no retro marriage benefits for gays: QUICK LOOK:
The state's highest court ruled Thursday that marriage benefits for gay
couples can't be applied retroactively to the time before same-sex
marriage was legalized -- a ruling affirming a bright line... (MORE)

June 25, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Heinz pulls U.K. mayo ad showing two dads kissing: QUICK LOOK:
Heinz has withdrawn its Deli Mayo TV ad in the U.K. that featured two
men sharing a kiss and apologised to viewers after the advertising
regulator received about 200 complaints ... (MORE)

Boy George denied U.S. visa over kidnapping charge: QUICK LOOK:
DJ and pop star Boy George has been denied a visa to enter the United
States, his Web site said Tuesday. U.S. immigration authorities denied
the visa because George,... (MORE)

Minneapolis archbishop bans Gay Pride prayer service: QUICK LOOK:
Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt has directed a parish in
Minneapolis that it cannot host its annual gay pride prayer service at
the church or on any other church... (MORE)

Catholic Church embarrassed by gay award flip-flop: QUICK LOOK:
Two Australian radio shows entered in the Catholic Church's media
awards, but controversially rejected because they dealt with gay
issues, were recognised today. Last... (MORE)

June 23, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Brazilian soldier released after arrest for coming out: QUICK LOOK:
The Brazilian Army has released a soldier arrested on the set of a
nationwide TV show just before going on-air with his military
boyfriend. Sgt. Fernando de Alcantara... (MORE)

Can a song be gay -- and if so, what makes it that way?: QUICK LOOK:
Can a song be gay? It's a question that doesn't have an easy answer,
but it's sure fun to try to puzzle out. And the True Colors tour that
has been traveling across America... (MORE)

Despite changing vies, U.S. service members urged not to 'tell': QUICK LOOK:
As the military considers its options in the latest round of court
action surrounding its "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy regarding gays,
some service members are considering... (MORE)

First Czech Gay Pride fest angers some conservatives: QUICK LOOK:
The Southern Moravian capital of Brno in the Czech Republic will see
the first gay and lesbian march ever held in the country. The so-called
"Rainbow Parade" event, planned... (MORE)

Gay marriage unlikely to influence presidential race: QUICK LOOK:
Gas prices. Iraq. Health insurance. Gay marriage? As John McCain and
Barack Obama battle in Ohio during the next five months, voters are not
likely to hear much from... (MORE)

Gay soldiers in Brazil face humiliating discrimination: QUICK LOOK:
The imprisonment of a gay soldier in the Brazilian army has sparked a
nationwide debate about sexuality and discrimination in the world's
largest Catholic country. Army... (MORE)

Elderly lesbian couple becomes first in S.F. to marry: QUICK LOOK:
Cheers filled San Francisco's
City Hall shortly after 5 p.m. as longtime lesbian activists Phyllis
Lyon and Del Martin, partners for more than 50 years, began their
second... (MORE)

Gay couples in Mass. find marriage can be mixed bag: QUICK LOOK:
Four years after Massachusetts became the first state to allow gay
couples to marry, there have been blissful unions, painful divorces and
everything in between. Some... (MORE)

May 22, 2008

Posted by: Chris

McCain defends gay marriage opposition on 'Ellen': QUICK LOOK:
Republican presidential candidate John McCain didn't dance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, but he did field some
tough questions on Ellen's upcoming marriage to actress... (MORE)

St. Paul baseball fans get Larry Craig toilet 'bobblefoot': QUICK LOOK:
The St. Paul Saints, long known for offbeat, sometimes edgy,
promotions, have come up with a real doozy for this Sunday's game.
While lots of sports franchises hand out... (MORE)

Tabloids say affair led to Jodie Foster leaving her partner: QUICK LOOK:
*WARNING: tabloid source*: Jodie Foster dumped her lesbian lover after falling for another woman on a
film set, it was reported last night. The Panic Room star, 45,... (MORE)

Federal appeals court rules against military gay ban: QUICK LOOK:
The military cannot automatically discharge people because they're gay,
a federal appeals court ruled in the case of a decorated flight nurse
who sued the Air Force over... (MORE)

Schwarzenegger says gay marriage good for economy: QUICK LOOK:
Will gay marriage help boost California's economy? Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger hopes so. In
the wake of the state Supreme Court's legalization of gay marriage, the
Republican... (MORE)

May 18, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Calif. chief justice: gay marriage was hardest decision: QUICK LOOK:
In the days leading up to the California Supreme Court's historic
same-sex marriage ruling Thursday, the decision "weighed most heavily"
on Chief Justice Ronald M... (MORE)

Gay and lesbian cruises are soaring in popularity: QUICK LOOK:
Despite last year's shakeup among gay travel companies, gay and lesbian
cruises are gaining in popularity. Here's a sampling of offerings in
the next year from the major... (MORE)

Microsoft bans 'gayer gamer' tag as sexual innuendo: QUICK LOOK:
Players of XBox online have been banned from using the name
"thegayergamer" by internet company Microsoft. boomtown.net reports:
"Many expressed the feeling that there's... (MORE)

Transgender man and woman are first to marry in Mexico: QUICK LOOK:
A couple who both changed their sex married today in Mexico's first
transgender wedding, as the traditionally conservative country loses
some of its inhibitions. Mario del Socorro, formerly Maria,... (MORE)

Atlanta TV station airs exposé on gay sex in theater: QUICK LOOK:
A months-long investigation by WSB-TV reporter Jodi Fleischer unearthed
the news that some men have sex inside adult movie theaters, and some
neighbors of adult theaters... (MORE)

May 12, 2008

Posted by: Chris

The item No. 2 below about conservative Republican Congressman Vito Fossella represents a type of hypocrisy on gay issues really worth talking about. It lacks the lurid sexual details of stories about sexual hypocrisy that so animate the gay blogosphere. But it's so much more telling to me that this man, who has virulently opposed anything that smacks of gay rights and treated his own sister so hatefully, was violating all his own rules in his own life.

We can only hope he defies party elders and runs for re-election. Either voters will send him packing, opening the door for a (hopefully more moderate) Democrat, or he'll be sent back to Washington, devoid of any pretense of moral authority.

With revenue down, Playboy ready to go a little gay: QUICK LOOK:
With its television revenue down $2.8 million already this year,
Playboy Enterprises plans to offer 20 hours of softcore gay male
programming to Time Warner Cable subscribers,... (MORE)

Embattled N.Y. congressman shuns lesbian sister: QUICK LOOK:
Vito Fossella built a career as a staunch "family values" pol,
polishing his image in his predominantly Catholic district with a
string of anti-gay votes. He even shuns... (MORE)

Sheena Easton tries to reinvent herself as gay icon: QUICK LOOK:
She's back – not in her native Scotland, of course, but very definitely
in the pink. Sheena Easton is launching a bold bid to reinvent herself
as a gay icon. The Scottish... (MORE)

Lesbian custody battle could set precedent in Texas: QUICK LOOK:
The last time Kristie Vowels saw her daughter was on April 25, 2007.
And whether she ever will have the legal right to see the
nearly-4-year-old child again depends on... (MORE)

Pro-life MPs threaten to limit access to in-vitro in U.K.: QUICK LOOK:
Single women and lesbian couples could lose the right to have in-vitro
fertilisation treatments if pro-life MPs succeed in their bid to hijack
the Human Fertilisation... (MORE)

April 30, 2008

Posted by: Chris

ABC News tests reax to public gay kissing in Ala., N.J.: QUICK LOOK:
Two years ago, ABC News hired two actors, a man and a woman, to
publicly display their affection for each othere by kissing in public
at a restaurant. Reactions varied;... (MORE)

HRC endorses 14 for Senate but not gay candidate: QUICK LOOK:
The Human Rights Campaign is endorsing 14 contenders for U.S. Senate,
but an openly gay candidate from North Carolina is not among them. Jim
Neal, who’s seeking the Democratic... (MORE)

CNN's Larry King offers support to GLBT students: QUICK LOOK:
American talk show host Larry King made an emotional plea to viewers
that Americans must demand tolerance for LGBT students. The statement
comes as thousands of American... (MORE)

New protein may stop HIV in drug resistant patients: QUICK LOOK:
Scientists have discovered an HIV Aids treatment that may help
sufferers avoid the problem of drug resistance. Scientists have found
that the virus can be significantly... (MORE)

April 22, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Royal gay sex blackmail tape played in closed court: QUICK LOOK:
Tapes at the center of a royal gay sex blackmail trial have been played
to a jury in a restricted court hearing. The court had already been
told that the recordings include... (MORE)

Obama addresses attempt to ban gay marriage in Pa.: QUICK LOOK:
A 15 month campaign comes down to the last critical 48 hours before the
Pennsylvania primary where this race will either come to its end or be
propelled all the way to... (MORE)

Charges dropped in bashing by son of Bush ex-aide: QUICK LOOK:
The United States Attorney’s office on April 17 dropped an assault
charge against a Georgetown University student who had been accused by
D.C. police of physically attacking... (MORE)

New book claims to tell gay underworld of hip hop: QUICK LOOK:
The May 13 release of author and former MTV executive Terrance Dean's
memoir "Hiding In Hip Hop: On The Down Low in the Entertainment
Industry from Music to Hollywood",... (MORE)

Same-sex weddings flourish in a religious stronghold: QUICK LOOK:
Salt Lake City, Utah, is known as the seat of Mormonism in the U.S. The
religion, established in upstate New York in the 1820s, takes its
teachings from the Book of Mormon,... (MORE)

Stripper egged royal into sex act, drugs, court told: QUICK LOOK:
A married U.K. royal said to have performed a gay sex act on his senior
aide on a kitchen floor as a Stringfellows stripper egged him on also
took drugs, a jury heard... (MORE)

The war against Washington's closeted Republicans: QUICK LOOK:
Welcome to gay Washington in the 21st century, where the gay Democrats
are proud and out on the Hill and in the lobbying firms on K Street,
while many gay Republicans... (MORE)

Kern's anti-gay comments spook big biz relocation: QUICK LOOK:
A San Francisco Bay-area financial services company has not yet ruled
out Oklahoma City for a major office relocation, a vice president of a
real estate search firm confirmed... (MORE)

Barney Frank says Dem primary should end June 3: QUICK LOOK:
Rep. Barney Frank said the trailing Democratic presidential candidate
should drop out of the race by no later than June 3 — the date of the
two last Democratic primaries... (MORE)

April 12, 2008

Posted by: Chris

McDonald's draws criticism for joining gay biz network: QUICK LOOK:
*WARNING: anti-gay source*: McDonald’s has come under attack recently
over what critics claim to be a high-profile endorsement of
homosexuality. Last month, the vice... (MORE)

Wis. parents upset health teacher told students she's gay: QUICK LOOK:
School officials in Eau Claire say they’ll look into the case of a
teacher who told five health classes about her sexual orientation.
Administrators confirm that South Middle School instructor Stephanie...
(MORE)

PFLAG releases tape of disputed meeting with Kern: QUICK LOOK:
A gay rights group released a 40-minute audio recording Wednesday of a
meeting between members of the group and state Rep. Sally Kern in hopes
of shedding light on the... (MORE)

Gay businessman has a shot in N.C. Senate primary: QUICK LOOK:
The top two North Carolina Democratic challengers vying for incumbent
U.S. senator Elizabeth Dole's seat are in a dead heat in polls among
likely voters. State senator... (MORE)

April 11, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Obama names LGBT rights priorities in interview: QUICK LOOK:
Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama has been weathering a
small storm lately in the LGBT community for being too tight-lipped
with gay and lesbian news... (MORE)

Lesbian elected top prosecutor in Texas with ease: QUICK LOOK:
Riding the endorsement of retiring Ronnie Earle, Rosemary Lehmberg on
Tuesday soundly defeated her better-financed opponent to win the
Democratic primary runoff for Travis... (MORE)

Elton John blasts 'misogyny' at Clinton fund-raiser: QUICK LOOK:
Experience is central to Democrat Hillary Clinton's presidential bid,
and Wednesday night she tapped one of pop music's most venerable
rockers to help fill her campaign... (MORE)

Older gay philanthropists are investing in next generations: QUICK LOOK:
As the first wave of out-of-closet, childless queer baby boomers enter
their golden years, many are considering leaving their legacies to
charity. Although stigma attached to queer causes has waned... (MORE)

Task Force leader leaves with pride and frustration: QUICK LOOK:
After three decades, Matt Foreman remains one of the most prominent and
outspoken figures within the movement for LGBT rights as executive
director of the National Gay... (MORE)

April 04, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Cheyenne Jackson comes out about Popeye fantasy: QUICK LOOK:
The ever-alluring Cheyenne Jackson gets all sorts of gay in The
Advocate’s latest edition. Rather than taking his publicists’
white-washing advice to eschew his sexuality,... (MORE)

'Million Fag March' draws 400 to protest Phelps clan: QUICK LOOK:
The Million Fag March, started by Chris Love, of Leavenworth, drew more
than 400 demonstrators with signs, shirts, even pants touting messages
of compassion and tolerance... (MORE)

Lesbians' Camp Lickalotta causes an uproar in N.C.: QUICK LOOK:
A lesbian couple attempting to create a gay-friendly camping space
named “Camp Lickalotta” in rural North Carolina claim they were booted
from the campground where they... (MORE)

Naked gay sessions in public pool outrage some Brits: QUICK LOOK:
Gay naturists have been granted their own swimming sessions at a public
baths – to the fury of families who also use the pool. Several parents
have withdrawn their children... (MORE)

N'Sync singer denies 'Gossip Girl' boyfriend rumor: QUICK LOOK:
This just in -- JC Chasez is not gay. A disappointing conclusion for
gossip girls and boys around the globe who heard all about it on the
nasty blogs: The 'N Sync alum... (MORE)

Married American ordered to pay gay Brazilian ex-boyfriend: QUICK LOOK:
A court in Brazil has ruled that a married American man must share part
of his wealth with a Brazilian man with whom he had a four year
relationship. The Court of Justice in the southern state... (MORE)

Okla. rep meets with PFLAG, backs workplace rights: QUICK LOOK:
Oklahoma state Rep. Sally Kern had the first public meeting with an
LGBT advocacy group since her shockingly anti-gay speech was posted
online by the Gay and Lesbian... (MORE)

Evangelical group moves from gay to other issues: QUICK LOOK:
An evangelical group that wants to reshape the movement's political
reputation for being focused on opposing abortion and same-sex marriage
is hoping that a series of... (MORE)

March 27, 2008

Posted by: Chris

Gay Philadelphia group endorses Clinton for president: QUICK LOOK:
The members of the Liberty City Democratic club, an LGBT political
group in Pennsylvania, voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for president.
Two-thirds of the members voted... (MORE)

Ex-GOP senator slams Bush on gay marriage, Iraq: QUICK LOOK:
Former Rhode Island Senator. Lincoln Chafee often seemed to be odd man
out in Washington. He was one of the Senate's most liberal Republicans,
bucking his party on big... (MORE)

Frustrated gay marriage foes turning to Calif. voters: QUICK LOOK:
California conservatives, stifled by the Democratic majority in the
Capitol, are turning to the people in hopes of advancing their stalled
agenda in 2008. Four conservative-backed... (MORE)

Ky. college students get crash course in 'Lesbian 101': QUICK LOOK:
A lesbian walks up to a group of students and says, "ask me anything
you want." Do they get out a notepad or bolt for the exit? Last night,
eight students not only took... (MORE)

Ky. House rejects ban on universities' D.P. benefits: QUICK LOOK:
A Kentucky House committee yesterday killed a Senate bill that would
bar state universities and other public agencies from providing health
insurance for domestic partners... (MORE)